Writer: Rangers made risky move by bringing in Roy Oswalt

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Texas starting pitcher Roy Oswalt signals a pop-up to the infield during the Minnesota Twins vs. the Texas Rangers major league baseball game at Rangers Ballpark in Arlington on Thursday, August 23, 2012.

According to Ken Rosenthal of foxsports.com, the signing of Roy Oswalt does not come without risk for the Texas Rangers.

Rosenthal makes the argument that Oswalt went on the disabled list twice last season with back trouble and may not be completely recovered. Questions concerning whether the 34-year-old pitcher will be available by the end of June have been raised and his injury history does suggest a cause for concern.

Rosenthal also points to the fact that Oswalt was only 9-10 with a 3.69 ERA last season and his money demands, which ‘turned off some clubs.’

“It’s all about him — about money, convenience, etc.” one baseball official said. “He’ll say it’s about winning, but come on. The process, his age and his declining ability … I don’t know.”

Still, Rosenthal writes that the Rangers aren’t necessarily making a mistake by signing Oswalt, who he refers to as ‘Hamlet,’ but states that there are no guarantees.

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